Enrollment
231
Elementary
DISTRICT 321 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOVINGTON·NCES 350174000446
LEA ELEMENTARY
1202 WEST BIRCH AVE, LOVINGTON, NM 88260 · (575) 739-2625 · Lea County
GRADES 01–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL231 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
231 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 231 | 100% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LOVINGTON. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LEA ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEA ELEMENTARY this school | 231 | 100.0% | N/A |
| GRIEGOS ELEMENTARY ALBUQUERQUE | 229 | 99.1% | 43.4% |
| LOS RANCHOS ELEMENTARY ALBUQUERQUE | 194 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
| SUNSET ELEMENTARY ROSWELL | 253 | 100.0% | 20.5% |
| NANCY LOPEZ ELEMENTARY ROSWELL | 190 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
| PERALTA ELEMENTARY LOS LUNAS | 227 | 100.0% | 40.3% |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LEA ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 231 | #290 of 490 | #17 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #226 of 318 | #5 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.7% | #243 of 334 | #15 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #157 of 393 | #2 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.9% | #264 of 287 | #11 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
231
-4 (-2%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 280
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 231 | 15.9 | 14.5:1 | 100% (231) |
| 2023-24 | 227 | 14.9 | 15.2:1 | 100% (226) |
| 2022-23 | 220 | 15.3 | 14.4:1 | 99% (217) |
| 2020-21 | 235 | 17 | 13.8:1 | 99% (232) |
| 2017-18 | 238 | 18 | 13.2:1 | 69% (164) |
| 2015-16 | 263 | 18 | 14.6:1 | 69% (182) |
| 2010-11 | 246 | 17 | 14.5:1 | 77% (190) |
| 2000-01 | 247 | 19 | 13.0:1 | 89% (219) |
| 1990-91 | 280 | 15 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LEA ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (238 to 231); teachers down 12% (18 to 15.9).
About LEA ELEMENTARY
LEA ELEMENTARY is an elementary school located in LOVINGTON, New Mexico, in Lea County. School enrollment was 231 students in 2024-25, in grade 1.
LOVINGTON counts 3,397 students in its 10 schools, and LEA ELEMENTARY is one of them.
Hispanic students are the large majority at LEA ELEMENTARY, with 84% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 14% White. Among people living in Lea County, the Hispanic share is about 63%. The chance that two students picked at random at LEA ELEMENTARY belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 27%.
The school has about 14.5 students per teacher and 15.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in New Mexico is 12.9:1, lower than at this school. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 27 points above the 73% average for public schools in Lea County.
Federal survey data for Lea County show that median household income is about $68,015, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. LEA ELEMENTARY is among the 38 public schools in Lea County.
NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH is the closest public school, about 0.6 miles away in a straight line. LEA ELEMENTARY is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
LEA ELEMENTARY is in a town far from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Remote.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (235) and 2024-25 (231).
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Lea County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,733
Census ACS
Median income
$68,015
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
15,126 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LOVINGTON
- LOVINGTON HIGHHigh · 746 students
- YARBRO ELEMENTARYElementary · 474 students
- TAYLOR MIDDLEMiddle · 442 students
- LLANO ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
- LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMYHigh · 267 students
- BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARYElementary · 238 students
Other schools in LOVINGTON
- LOVINGTON HIGHHigh · 746 students
- YARBRO ELEMENTARYElementary · 474 students
- TAYLOR MIDDLEMiddle · 442 students
- LLANO ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
- LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMYHigh · 267 students
- BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARYElementary · 238 students
Nearby schools
- NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH0.6 mi · 104
- YARBRO ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 474
- LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY0.8 mi · 232
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 228
- TAYLOR MIDDLE1.3 mi · 442
- LLANO ELEMENTARY1.7 mi · 435
Frequently asked questions
About LEA ELEMENTARYHow many students attend LEA ELEMENTARY?
LEA ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 231 students in grades 01-01.
What age range does LEA ELEMENTARY serve?
LEA ELEMENTARY serves students from grade 01 through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LEA ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LEA ELEMENTARY is approximately 14.5:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LEA ELEMENTARY?
At LEA ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 14% White, 84% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees LEA ELEMENTARY?
LEA ELEMENTARY is overseen by LOVINGTON in Lea County.
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